Category: Geek Stuff

Virgin Mobile to Raise $25 Plan to $35–Again (UPDATE)

If you are like me and are subscribed to Virgin Mobile’s SMS alerts, then you probably got this message the other day: Starting 5/27/12, new smartphones will be subject to current plan rates. This will apply if you switch phones. There was also a link to this site. In short, here’s what they are going … Continue reading Virgin Mobile to Raise $25 Plan to $35–Again (UPDATE) →

Why You Need Dropbox

Ah, the cloud. That sort of nonexistent place on the Internet—or is it?—where all sorts of stuff is stored and retrieved at your leisure. If you’re not a part of the cloud revolution, you really should get with it. It’s the easiest way to backup documents, photos, and other stuff without the need for carrying … Continue reading Why You Need Dropbox →

My First Celeb Retweet: @pennjillette

I’m pretty jazzed about this. I’d been following Penn Jillette on Twitter for a few months because I think he’s an interesting guy: magician, outspoken atheist, musician, and a great storyteller. And after listening to his Penn’s Sunday School podcasts today at work I came to the conclusion that the man knows everyone. Shortly after … Continue reading My First Celeb Retweet: @pennjillette →

Doing What’s Right

Daylight Savings Time came and went without a hitch. I was up at my regular Sunday time of 6:30 am and prepping for my weekly bike ride. Just to be on the safe side and to assure that I would be ready to go when I woke up, I slept in my cycling tights. It … Continue reading Doing What’s Right →

Virgin Mobile Is Going to Throttle You

If you are a data-heavy user who signed up for Virgin Mobile’s Beyond Talk with unlimited data, web and e-mail in the hopes of paying $25 (or $35, depending on when you joined) and never having anything to worry about, your dreams are about to be shattered – in some ways. March 23rd, 2012 is … Continue reading Virgin Mobile Is Going to Throttle You →